Greedy King Midas

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What does 'The Midas Touch' mean?

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A person has the ability to make a lot of money.

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What did King Midas do to reverse his wish?

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He bathed in the river Pactolus.

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What happened when King Midas touched things after his wish was granted?

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They turned into gold.

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What did King Midas turn into gold besides his daughter?

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Everything he touched.

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What is a key detail mentioned in the passage?

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The passage mentions the god Dionysus granting a wish.

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Who granted King Midas his wish?

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The god Dionysus.

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What lesson can be learned from King Midas's story?

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Greed can lead to unintended consequences.

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What is the significance of the river Pactolus in King Midas's story?

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It is where King Midas bathed to reverse his golden touch.

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How does the story of King Midas relate to the concept of greed?

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It illustrates how excessive desire for wealth can result in loss and suffering.

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What transformation occurs in the story when King Midas touches food?

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The food turns to gold, making it inedible.